New Research Links Air Pollution to Higher Coronavirus Death Rates
Share
[aggregation-styles]
The New York Times Subscription
WASHINGTON — Coronavirus patients in areas that had high levels of air pollution before the pandemic are more likely to die from the infection than patients in cleaner parts of the country, according to a new nationwide study that offers the first clear link between long-term exposure to pollution and Covid-19 death rates.
In an analysis of 3,080 counties in the United States, researchers at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that higher levels of the tiny, dangerous particles in air known as PM 2.5 were associated with higher death rates from the disease.
For weeks, public health officials have surmised a link between dirty air and death or serious illness from Covid-19, which is caused by the coronavirus. The Harvard analysis is the first nationwide study to show a statistical link, revealing a “large overlap” between Covid-19 deaths and other diseases associated with long-term exposure to fine particulate matter.
Read More →
The New York Times Subscription
WASHINGTON — Coronavirus patients in areas that had high levels of air pollution before the pandemic are more likely to die from the infection than patients in cleaner parts of the country, according to a new nationwide study that offers the first clear link between long-term exposure to pollution and Covid-19 death rates.
In an analysis of 3,080 counties in the United States, researchers at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that higher levels of the tiny, dangerous particles in air known as PM 2.5 were associated with higher death rates from the disease.
For weeks, public health officials have surmised a link between dirty air and death or serious illness from Covid-19, which is caused by the coronavirus. The Harvard analysis is the first nationwide study to show a statistical link, revealing a “large overlap” between Covid-19 deaths and other diseases associated with long-term exposure to fine particulate matter.
Read More →
By Lisa Friedman | 7 Apr 2020
RELATED TOPICS:
Authorities Still Searching for Suspect in Shooting of 2 Minnesota State Lawmakers
Latest /
2 days ago
Caitlin Clark Returns and Leads Fever to Upset Win Over Unbeaten Liberty
Sports /
2 days ago
Israel and Iran Bombard Each Other, Trump Says He Can ‘Easily’ End Conflict
World /
21 hours ago
Trump Vetoed an Israeli Plan to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, US Officials Say
World /
21 hours ago
Newsom Wanted To Fast-Track the Delta Tunnel Project. The Legislature Slowed the Flow
Opinion /
22 hours ago
Five Weeknight Dishes: Seven Ingredients or Fewer, Because Summer
Food /
24 hours ago
Big Fresno Fair Unveils Second Wave of 2025 Concert Acts
Local /
1 day ago
Military Parade Barrels Through Nation’s Capital With Tanks, Troops and 21-Gun Salute
National /
2 days ago
Authorities Still Searching for Suspect in Shooting of 2 Minnesota State Lawmakers
Latest /
2 days ago
Caitlin Clark Returns and Leads Fever to Upset Win Over Unbeaten Liberty
Sports /
2 days ago
Israel and Iran Bombard Each Other, Trump Says He Can ‘Easily’ End Conflict
World /
21 hours ago
Trump Vetoed an Israeli Plan to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, US Officials Say
World /
21 hours ago
Newsom Wanted To Fast-Track the Delta Tunnel Project. The Legislature Slowed the Flow
Opinion /
22 hours ago
Five Weeknight Dishes: Seven Ingredients or Fewer, Because Summer
Food /
24 hours ago
Big Fresno Fair Unveils Second Wave of 2025 Concert Acts
Local /
1 day ago
Military Parade Barrels Through Nation’s Capital With Tanks, Troops and 21-Gun Salute
National /
2 days ago
Authorities Still Searching for Suspect in Shooting of 2 Minnesota State Lawmakers
Latest /
2 days ago
Caitlin Clark Returns and Leads Fever to Upset Win Over Unbeaten Liberty
Sports /
2 days ago
Fresno Man Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Trimmer Springs Road
A man is dead and three others are injured following a rollover crash Saturday evening on Trimmer Springs Road that investigators say was ca...
Local /
19 hours ago
Categories
Latest
Videos

Local /
19 hours ago
Fresno Man Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Trimmer Springs Road

World /
19 hours ago
Israeli Military Kills 41 People in Gaza, Medics Say

Crime /
21 hours ago
Manhunt for Gunman Who Shot Two Minnesota Lawmakers Enters Second Day

World /
21 hours ago
Israel and Iran Bombard Each Other, Trump Says He Can ‘Easily’ End Conflict

World /
21 hours ago
Trump Vetoed an Israeli Plan to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, US Officials Say

Opinion /
22 hours ago
Newsom Wanted To Fast-Track the Delta Tunnel Project. The Legislature Slowed the Flow

Food /
24 hours ago
Five Weeknight Dishes: Seven Ingredients or Fewer, Because Summer

Local /
1 day ago